whetu Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 And harvest the larvae often so they don't get a chance to grow into fully-fledged mozzies, come inside and eat you up! I have been growing mozzies in a bucket. Last night I poured the water through a net and was very impressed with the billions of little wrigglers I collected. The fish were also impressed and went wild when I put them in the tank! Coincidentally my partner also got bitten by mozzies when sitting watching TV last night. (First time that has happened in this house.) It was only a coincidence, I swear! :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Mozzies are more likely to lay eggs in brown (tannined) water. A handful of grass or some soaking wood is ideal. I have seen nearby containers of water, some with some without, and the only difference is the tannins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbreeder Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 thanks i will do that when i finally get a few female fighters all i have is one male and two baby bristle noses who i doubt would be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserole Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Interesting you say that Stella. I collect the rafts and place them in my fry tanks. The year my neighbours kiddi pool got run over and left to collect wind fall leaves was great. I harvested 30-40 rafts after still clear nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 the number 1 killer in africa is the mosquito, kills more ppl than hippos, lions, elephants and crocodiles all combined! i myself have had malaria 3 times in my life... 1ce when i was 3, then at 8, then at 13... looking back and knowing what i know now im lucky to be living... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Mozzies are more likely to lay eggs in brown (tannined) water. A handful of grass or some soaking wood is ideal. I have seen nearby containers of water, some with some without, and the only difference is the tannins. Very interesting, Stella. I happen to have a chunk of wood soaking in my mozzie bucket - no wonder I'm having so much success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 thanks i will do that when i finally get a few female fighters all i have is one male and two baby bristle noses who i doubt would be interested. Give them a try - you may be surprised! I bet your fighter would think they are the yummiest treat ever! (I haven't seen my BNs eating them though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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